With around 80 acres, makes Three Choirs one of the larger vineyards in the country. It is also one of the most long-established, being first planted in 1973 (first vintage 1976). Three Choirs continues its innovative wine production, with a number of acres set aside as an experimental vineyard, planting new varieties and monitoring their success. It is from here that a number of new varieties now more widely grown first emerged.

Three Choirs lies within a unique microclimate, sheltered by the Malverns and the Brecon Beacons. It has an average rainfall of 20 inches per annum. The temperature controlled winery houses all stainless steel tanks, with warm room for red wines and French and American oak barriques. Winery improvements are paying dividends especially for red wines, but also for their wide range Quality still wines and sparkling white wines, which are their traditional mainstay. Three Choirs makes a lot of still and sparkling wine for nearby vineyards and those farther afield.

Grape Varieties:

White: Bacchus, Siegerrebe, Phoenix , Seyval Blanc, Reichensteiner, Schönburger, Madeleine Angevine, Huxelrebe
Reds: Rondo, Regent, Triomphe, Pinot Noir.

Visitors' Facilities:

Tastings, vineyard and winery tours are available, and the shop offers a wide range of local produce as well as the Estate's wines. There is a good (à la Carte) Restaurant (bookings required) and a small number of rooms are available for overnight stays, with an emphasis on comfort and quality. Pets are not encouraged.Three Choirs hope that visitors will come, see, enjoy and buy, with the emphasis on quality in every aspect of its activities. Open: 10-5 daily (shop); check web for tours/reservations/mail order.

Wines:

Still white
Still rosé
Still red
Sparkling white

The wines have won numerous competitions and the prestigious

VinExpo Gold Medal (1992).

Sales:

From winery shop, mail order (contact by phone, fax or through web-site) and selected offlicences. Three Choirs wines are also available in Asda, Morrisons and Tesco.

Directions:

From M50 take exit 3 and B4221 east to Newent. Take B4215 about two miles north from Newent and the vineyard is clearly visible on the east side of the road.

From the A40 west of Gloucester , turn right following signs to Newent. The Three Choirs Vineyard signs are clearly marked once at Newent, entrance on the right hand side of the road.